Sunday, 4 July 2010


It is with deep grief in my heart that I tell you that Aunt Virginia went to be with the Lord early this (Sun July 4th) morning. Now she is resting peacefully free from all her struggles.

The whole day friends and family visited and paid their last respects.

We had the funeral at 5 pm.

My sister Sonia and BIL Avinash came from Lucknow.

Do remember our family in prayer.



Safe in the arms of Jesus,

Safe on His gentle breast,

There by His love o'ershaded,

Sweetly my soul doth rest.

Hark! 'tis a song of heaven

Borne in the sweetest voice,

Echoed by saints in spirit,

Making my heart rejoice.
Safe in the arms of Jesus,

Safe on His gentle breast,

There by His love o'ershaded,

Sweetly my soul doth rest.
Safe in the arms of Jesus,

Safe from corroding care.

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22 comments:

  1. NAK and The Residents of The Khottage Now With KhattleDog!4 July 2010 at 23:41

    We are sorry for your loss -

    Hugz&Khysses,
    Khyra and Phyll

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  2. Simply Shelley4 July 2010 at 23:44

    So sorry for your loss dear Amrita..may God comfort you all through his mighty Holy Spirit....

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  3. Mrs. Mac5 July 2010 at 00:28

    Thinking of you today holding you up in prayer along with your family. Rejoicing for Aunt Virginia being free from her struggles.

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  4. Kala5 July 2010 at 01:17

    I am sorry Amrita ...
    Virginia, rest in peace ... (*)

    "Let us hurry to love people, they depart so quickly."
    (Words of the distinguished Polish theologian Fr. Jan Twardowski)

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  5. Carol-Ann Allen5 July 2010 at 02:16

    Thinking of you, dear friend!

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  6. Felisol 5 July 2010 at 03:03

    Dear Amrita,
    My deepest sorrow for your and your mother's loss.
    I am so proud of you, my friend, that you stood by to help,support and ease your aunt's burdens, also when she felt all alone in the world.
    You fulfilled your race along her side.
    May you feel God's rich blessings for what you have done.
    May he strengthen you with his special love and fellowship these days.
    My deepest respects,
    Yours Felisol/Elise

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  7. Mel Avila Alarilla5 July 2010 at 05:08

    Condolence on the death of your dear aunt Virginia. May her soul rest in peace together with the Lord. My prayers go to you and your family in this your moment of anguish and bereavement. Thanks for this sad post. God bless you all always.

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  8. Jeanette5 July 2010 at 06:30

    What a bittersweet time for you, Amrita -- knowing your aunt no longer suffers but grieving because she is gone. I can't help wondering what this first day in heaven has been like for her... someday we will know, praise God!

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  9. monsoon dreams5 July 2010 at 08:23

    amrita,
    my condolences.praying for you all.she must in heaven now.be happy for her,dearest.and let that ease your pain.

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  10. Anonymous5 July 2010 at 08:34

    Oh Amrita, my heart goes out to you and your family on the passing of your Aunt Virginia. She is safe in the arms of Jesus now with no more suffering. I know that you know this but the sorrow of missing her is so fresh now. I will lift you all up in prayer tonight. Prayers, Sally

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  11. Holly, the Old Western Gal5 July 2010 at 09:01

    At least your Aunt V had a good long life and is at peace now. You did all you could for her and can be easy in your mind. But I know it's still a sad time.

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  12. Grayquill5 July 2010 at 11:17

    I am sorry for your loss.

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  13. Tikno5 July 2010 at 11:32

    Condolence on the death of your aunt Virginia. May her soul rest in peace.

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  14. Elizabeth Mahlou5 July 2010 at 13:10

    Sorry to hear about the passing of your Aunt Virginia. What a beautiful picture you have posted about this.

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  15. Nadwrażliwiec 5 July 2010 at 20:25

    I am very sorry because Your aunt :(

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  16. Donetta6 July 2010 at 01:16

    Loving you
    She yes , is no at rest.
    Perfect peace.

    Be comforted in knowing she is well now. Always she will be with you within the memories of your heart and the things you do through her example.

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  17. David C Brown6 July 2010 at 01:39

    Sympathies with you - but what a position for your aunt:

    "Asleep through Jesus" - blessed state!
    What power from Thee can separate?
    Not death nor life, not land nor sea,
    Can come between Thy saints and Thee.
    (Mrs H A Berg)

    http://goodteaching.org/hymn/index.php

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  18. Nikki (Sarah)6 July 2010 at 06:46

    in one way I want to say sorry but in the other...she's now in His arms...the better place to be. hugs to you....

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  19. Sita6 July 2010 at 09:35

    Both you and Saija share grief this day..may God's comfort be yours...
    Love, Sita

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  20. Pat7 July 2010 at 00:42

    I am so sorry to hear of your Aunt Virginia's passing. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that her struggles are over and she is rejoicing in her perfected body. May the Lord's presence comfort and keep you in this difficult time. Sending an extra loving hug to you!

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  21. Amrita7 July 2010 at 16:32

    Thank you so much my precious friends for your messages of comfort and prayers. During this difficult time we felt the 'everlasting arms" underneath us. God has been our very present help and strong tower of refuge.

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  22. Crown of Beauty7 July 2010 at 21:57

    My condolences go out to you dear Amrita at this time of grief, pain, and loss.
    May God be your comfort and strength.

    Love
    Lidj

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